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3 Things to Consider when Buying a Saree

January 23, 2019

The
saree is such a fascinating Indian wear. It has not only captivated
the Indian mind but it has bewildered people internationally. Saree
is an attire that has a very ethnic, traditional, yet modern appeal
across young and old. Lets examine the things to determine before
buying a saree.

Fabric

Sarees
comes in a wide assortment of fabrics from georgette,
chiffon, cotton, silk, artsilk, crepe, kanjeevarams,
handloom and more. The type of fabric in a saree can surprisingly
make a woman look taller, slender, wider or petite. Sarees fabric
should be chosen according to the season. Cotton and khadi are
extremely comfortable in the scorching heat of the Indian summer. So
look for the right fabric. The feel of the fabric should give
comfortable on your skin. Generally heavy silk sarees from Tamil Nadu
or West Bengal will make feel even hotter in the summers. Hence
choose your saree’s fabric wisely and according to the season in
which you’re going to wear it. Also take notice of the weave of the
fabric. Thickness of the weave can help you understand if you should
wear the saree in winter or in summer. Kanjeevarams
are heavy silk sarees so wearing them in the winter and choose thin
silk sarees to wear them comfortably in the summers.

Embroidery

Embroidery
work, zari work, stone work or heavy work what do you prefer in your
drape. If you have a lean physical appearance, choose small, polka
dotted sparkle embellishments all over the bodice of the saree. If
you have a petite frame draw attention to the hues and pattern on the
saree and wear light embroidered saree. If you are extra lean choose
heavy embroidered Banarasi silk sarees. If you are well endowed
physically wear light embellishment worked sarees, but emphasie on
designer blouse to play your fashion game.

Prints

Prints
are a mirror to your mindset for the day. They reflect about your
personality, activity statuses, mood and behaviours. Here are some
quick tips on how to advance your print game in the saree that will
make you stand out at a party. If you are well endowed avoid
big and bold prints, however, floral is the best. Infact when in
confusion go for floral. For
traditional women paisley prints do the magic. If
you are young or experimental opt
for geometric, neon, calligraphic prints-the ideal look for the
contemporary woman.